June 18, 2025
Platts proposes to launch weekly FOB Vietnam cement and clinker price assessments August 7
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to launch weekly price assessments for cement and clinker FOB Vietnam, effective Aug. 7, 2025.
With Vietnam being one of the leading exporters of cement and clinker globally, the above proposal aims to enhance Platts coverage of cement and clinker in the region.
Detailed specifications for the proposed assessments are as follows:
| Specification | Details |
| Assessment Name | Cement FOB Vietnam |
| Quality | ASTM Type I |
| Quantity | 20,000-30,000 mt, Bulk Cement |
| Basis and location | FOB Cam Pha, Vietnam |
| Loading | 15-30 days forward |
| Unit of assessment | $/mt |
| Frequency | Weekly, every Thursday |
| Timestamp | 1630 Penang close, following the Penang publishing calendar |
| Specification | Details |
| Assessment Name | Clinker FOB Vietnam |
| Quality | OPC Grey Clinker |
| Quantity | 45,000-55,000 mt |
| Basis and location | FOB Cam Pha, Vietnam |
| Loading | 15-30 days forward |
| Unit of assessment | $/mt |
| Frequency | Weekly, every Thursday |
| Timestamp | 1630 Penang close, following the Penang publishing calendar |
Any information received regarding different location, cargo size, and timing may be considered and normalized, where necessary, to align with the standard specifications listed above.
The above prices would appear in Platts Cement Weekly, Coal Trader, Coal Trader International, Steel Price Report and also on Platts Connect.
Platts invites any feedback, comments, or questions regarding all aspects of this proposal to be sent to minerals@spglobal.com or pricegroup@spglobal.com by 2 July 2025.
For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing.
Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.